Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'269 50.0%
Men
2'267 50.0%
Children & youth (0–19)
754 16.6%
Swiss citizens
3'016 66.0%
Foreign residents
1'554 34.0%
0–19 · 754 · 16.6%20–64 · 2'474 · 54.5%65+ · 1'308 · 28.8%
Foreign residents 34.0%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026
Recent federal votes
BFS · sd-t-17-0214.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 56.9%59.4% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 57.3%45.5% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 56.8%54.1% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 56.9%20.9% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023Mitte33.2% · strongest party
Mitte33.2%
SVP23.7%
FDP19.2%
SP12.2%
GRÜNE7.3%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier105%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
105%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 16 of 122 in canton ValaisSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Montana · 2 kmAnnual mean temperature 20257.7 °C
Precipitation 2025794 mm
7.7 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
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Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (4)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Lens?
- Lens has 4 postal codes: 1978, 3963, 3971, 3978.
- What is the tax rate in Lens?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Lens is 105% (2026); canton VS levies 100%.
- How many residents does Lens have?
- Lens has 4'536 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Lens in?
- Lens is located in canton VS.